Classy

JUNE 10, 2021

Our 2021 virtual nonprofit conference, the Collaborative: Virtual Sessions , opened with a conversation around trading perfectionism for an opportunity to show up as our authentic selves. We did a lot of planning to make this event come to life but the moments we couldn’t have planned or perfected made the experience one to remember.

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AccelEvents

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

The 2020 event landscape has most definitely been virtual. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the slowly growing trend towards virtual and hybrid event environments. And generating interest and registrations for a virtual event is equally complicated when some of your audience may be refusing to make any concessions.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 4, 2024

The Dynamics of Donation Drives Inclusivity and Empowerment At its core, a donation drive fosters inclusivity, inviting people from diverse backgrounds and walks of life to participate. Through themed drives, virtual challenges, and strategic planning, you can amplify your impact and pave the way for sustained success.

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Forj

MAY 13, 2021

In 2020, associations everywhere were faced with a tough decision: pivot to virtual events or cancel their much-anticipated conferences outright. Many organizations had just a few weeks— months if they were lucky— to craft a virtual event to varying degrees of success. 6 Virtual Conferences Lessons Learned for 2021.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 1, 2023

At the 2022 ANA Nonprofit Federation Winter Conference, presented by Data Axle, you’ll hear case studies and success stories from experts and industry leaders that offer you actionable solutions to the issues and challenges you face in 2022’s challenging and dynamic environment. Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

At first glance, it may seem impossible to recreate some of these types of events in a virtual format, but with a little creativity and the right fundraising event tools, you might be surprised at the high-quality experiences you can offer for your donors virtually. A Gala is a well-known charity fundraising event. 3) Cooking classes.

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AccelEvents

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

The 2020 event landscape has most definitely been virtual. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the slowly growing trend towards virtual and hybrid event environments. And generating interest and registrations for a virtual event is equally complicated when some of your audience may be refusing to make any concessions.

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Classy

MARCH 24, 2021

After roughly a year of managing the impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on business operations and daily life, nonprofits might be wondering how to continually keep their partnerships feeling meaningful and impactful. DOWNLOAD NOW: The Guide to Pitching Corporate Sponsors. Get fresh nonprofit insights at our virtual event.

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Classy

MAY 31, 2021

Another approach to recurring giving programs is to frame the donation as a way to sponsor a specific child, family, animal, or other recipient of your nonprofit’s services. . This isn’t always the case, but if it is, you may have some challenges with your messaging to ensure you’re not misleading your supporters.

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Forum One

MARCH 30, 2021

We are very excited to connect with the amazing people who work hard to amplify the online museum experience at this year’s virtual MuseWeb 2021 conference in April. How-to Session – Friday, April 16, 2021, 11:00 am-12:00 pm. As online users attempt to navigate all that is out there (and there is more than ever!)

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

We have you covered with 18 successful- yet untapped- fall fundraising ideas for 2021 with options for in-person, virtual, or hybrid setups, so that you can respond quickly and easily to COVID no matter what happens. One of the biggest benefits of the paint and sip is that it’s easy to transition to a virtual event.

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Classy

APRIL 21, 2021

You’ll find plenty of inspiration on how to broaden your donation match strategy in the sections to follow, and our Guide to Pitching Corporate Sponsors will keep your employer match program strong while you’re planning. Download Yours Now: Guide to Pitching Corporate Sponsors. Myth 2: A Donation Match Requires a Corporate Sponsor.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

March Madness bracket challenge March Madness is an exciting time for basketball lovers everywhere, and you can use that to your advantage for a March fundraising idea. Host a March Madness bracket challenge and allow your supporters to predict this season’s tournament winner for an entry fee. Irish potluck for St. Patrick’s Day.

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Classy

JUNE 17, 2021

In parallel, businesses that were fortunate enough to be able to retain their employees were given a challenging opportunity to reimagine what employee wellness and support can look like, throughout the pandemic and beyond. Physera: Physera provides virtual physical therapy, helping treat and prevent physical pain.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 13, 2021

Some examples are the use of Service Cloud to manage inbound calls, Commerce Cloud to sell virtual items that donors can “sponsor”, and Marketing Cloud for some external communications. ALSAC responded to the pandemic by focusing on virtual events to maximize the organization’s donor outreach strategy. About the Authors.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Many folks found themselves scrambling to figure out the best way to communicate with their constituents while facing many challenges at the same time. You can still do this for fully virtual experiences or virtual elements of your in-person event to ensure all attendees have a smooth digital experience. Sound familiar?

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

Fitness challenges. Fitness challenges offer supporters a chance to give while engaging in physical activity. But giving and completing a demanding physical challenge is harder and gives them even more to be proud of. You could challenge your congregants to climb a flight of stairs 20 times then donate to your church.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

See how Qgiv can help you bring your Giving Tuesday campaign ideas to life! In fact, despite the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Giving Tuesday reported that participants gave $2.47 A reliable auction platform also makes it easy to pivot this experience to the virtual space! Let’s get started!

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Qgiv

MAY 5, 2021

After all, many nonprofits found that they made more through their virtual fundraisers last year. Make your donors and sponsors feel appreciated by creating personalized, one-of-a-kind videos that speak directly to your donors or sponsors and the impact their gift has had on your mission. Same goes with sponsorship videos.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

Fitness challenges. Fitness challenges offer supporters a chance to give while engaging in physical activity. But giving and completing a demanding physical challenge is harder and gives them even more to be proud of. You could challenge your congregants to climb a flight of stairs 20 times then donate to your church.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Having to rely on virtual fundraising to get through some difficult times opened many people’s eyes to the convenience, ease, and accessibility of online events and fundraisers. Virtual fundraising is here to stay, so if you need some COVID-friendly fundraising ideas, check our complete list out! Virtual peer-to-peer fundraisers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 14, 2010

Please join me on June 21st from 1-2 PM PST for the virtual launch of The Networked Nonprofit where Allison Fine and I will talk about social media experimentation and other themes from the book. It was sponsored by the Hewlett Foundation, Wallace Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, Grants for the Arts, and the Koret Foundation.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

There are lots of ways to do peer-to-peer fundraisers, and holding events like a bike ride, a cook-off, or a “challenge” (insert first obligatory mention of the Ice Bucket Challenge) are some of the best ones. Cyclists sign up for the ride and seek out people in their network to sponsor their participation.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 5, 2020

We have compiled a list of the 20 best virtual (and coronavirus-mandated socially distance-friendly) fundraising ideas that leverage tools like Zoom, Facebook, YouTube, online gaming, and other platforms that can serve as a fundraising vehicle for your organization. Virtual Poker. Have a virtual poker night!

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Cloud 4 Good

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Riley Hospital is recognized as one of the best children’s hospitals in the US and donations to the Foundation help sustain critical programs at the hospital, including Pediatric Research and Patient Care, Maternity and Newborn Health, Family Support Programs, such as Child Life and Social Work, and so much more.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2007

Photo by Life in Africa For this week's BlogHer Holiday Guide post, I needed to come up with a list of nonprofit organizations or causes that BlogHer readers may consider making a donation to as part of their year-end giving. Life in Africa. You can also make a virtual gift on Facebook through Changing the Present. Can't decide?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 24, 2007

The Knight Foundation is sponsoring The Knight News Challenge and they've got $5 million to give away. Google Earth launches Virtual Telescope: Sky as noted by the Viralroots blog where you can see both GoogleEarth and the sky. The Second Life Community Convention is taking place this weekend in Chicago.

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Bloomerang

JULY 20, 2023

In this guide, we’ll cover the ins and outs of online fundraising, explaining how you can leverage various platforms and fundraising ideas to engage your supporters virtually. This opens up the traditional auction setting from a strictly in-person event to a virtual or hybrid opportunity.

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Neon CRM

APRIL 27, 2023

Given the incredible financial and logistical challenges that come with putting on an event, your board should always be a part of the process. Virtual: This is an event held online instead of in person. Virtual events can be good for guest speakers, book readings, or online gaming.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 5, 2021

It’s no secret that you have the opportunity to capitalize on the momentum #GivingTuesday to fundraise for your nonprofit: the challenge is what #GivingTuesday ideas and best practices will help your nonprofit capture attention? Potential corporate or major donor gift sponsors/matches. On GivingTuesday 2020, $2.47

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

Virtual Giving Event. Virtual Tour. They can both post about your campaign and support your peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns, crowdfunding, and social media challenges. In addition to soliciting gifts, why not take the day to recognize those who support your mission, like donors, volunteers, sponsors, grantees and vendors?

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

With technology improving, virtual and hybrid events rising in popularity, and new event ideas coming to fruition, it can be hard to determine the best fundraising event that aligns with your audience, goals, and overall mission. As life is turning somewhat back to normal, what will fundraising events look like in a post-COVID world?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

These included a Sonos speaker, a Kindle, donations from Classy to their fundraising page, a camping kit, a Fitbit, and a team-sponsored happy hour. Your generous gift provides role models, health education, life skills, and linkages to health services to young people in Africa at a critical point in their lives.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 8, 2023

This goal can be simple, but it needs to be something that moves your nonprofit forward — like meeting someone who can be a corporate sponsor for your program, interviewing a potential volunteer, writing a fresh thank-you letter to use this month, or calling a donor to say thanks. YOU’RE the CEO, and YOU’RE in charge of everything.

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CauseVox

JULY 6, 2021

Peer-to-peer fundraising is one of the most powerful digital fundraising strategies and can be integrated into nearly any fundraising event you may be hosting: galas, walkathons, challenges, anniversary events – you name it. It’s a fact of life for nonprofit fundraisers that we always have more work than we have time.

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Bloomerang

MAY 7, 2021

So if you have to leave early, or maybe you get interrupted, or a kid that you’re homeschooling virtually comes into your home office, don’t worry. There’s sometimes we need to do that, you know, before the big event or virtual gala or, you know, campaign launch, whatever it is. Look at it, 77.6% What’s next?

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 31, 2022

Maybe your marketing strategy just didn’t quite work, or several sponsors did not come through. Challenge your Board. A Board challenge can be effective when your organization is in a funding pinch, because Board members are ultimately responsible for the nonprofit’s success. Put on a virtual event. Pandemics happen.

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